N10-009 · Question #587
A network administrator deploys new network hardware. While configuring the network monitoring server, the server could authenticate but could not determine the specific status of the hardware…
The correct answer is B. Import the appropriate MIB. SNMP relies on MIBs (Management Information Bases) to interpret device-specific information. If the monitoring server can authenticate but not read hardware status, importing the correct MIB allows it to understand and display the device’s data.
Question
A network administrator deploys new network hardware. While configuring the network monitoring server, the server could authenticate but could not determine the specific status of the hardware. Which of the following would the administrator most likely do to resolve the issue?
Options
- AUse the public community string.
- BImport the appropriate MIB.
- CSet up a switch port analyzer and forward traffic.
- DConfigure SNMPv3 privacy.
How the community answered
(19 responses)- A11% (2)
- B84% (16)
- C5% (1)
Explanation
SNMP relies on MIBs (Management Information Bases) to interpret device-specific information. If the monitoring server can authenticate but not read hardware status, importing the correct MIB allows it to understand and display the device’s data.
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